Unit & Resource Director - Camp Cedarledge

GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN MISSOURI INC•Pevely, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for training, supervising and leading unit staff and programming to implement a safe, fun, high quality Girl Scout camp experience. Resident Camp employment is seasonal, with dates of employment approximately June– August 2022 at Camp Cedarledge in Pevely, Mo. Limited hourly work, including some evening meetings, will be required prior to camp season. This position lives on site for the duration of the resident camp program.

Requirements

Meets GSUSA membership requirements and attained the minimum age of 21
Abides by national and local Girl Scout policies, standards and procedures and American Camp Association (ACA) standards and procedures
Holds a valid driver’s license
Has demonstrated successful administrative and supervisory experience
Has strong organizational skills and the ability to delegate and coordinate the work of others.
Has strong communication, team building and conflict management skills
Has demonstrated good judgment, maturity, flexibility and ability to maintain positive attitude
Has current American Red Cross First Aid and CPR certifications or the willingness and ability to obtain
If your position requires that you drive an average of one (1) day per week or more, you must possess a valid state driver’s license and a driving record that is acceptable to our insurance carrier.

Responsibilities

Assists with the planning and implementation of a pre-camp training plan for all staff members that meets Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA), American Camp Association (ACA) and council standards for resident camp staff.
Assists in maintaining training records
Monitors camp operations to ensure that all established health and safety standards are in place and are followed.
Maintains compliance with GSUSA, ACA and council health and safety standards and procedures
Assists camp leadership team to make appropriate staffing assignments.
Ensures that all staff understand the expectations of their job descriptions and staffing assignments prior to the arrival of campers.
Coordinates employed staff time off schedules in accordance with established policies
Trains Unit Leaders to complete required schedules, plans, reports, written requests, evaluations and records.
Ensures that Unit Leaders understand the expectations of their job descriptions and staffing assignments prior to the arrival of campers.
Supervises, monitors, supports and evaluates the work of the Unit Leaders.
Supervises and monitors unit program operations.
Plans, schedules and provides for ongoing training and motivation for Unit Leaders through planned in-service sessions, regular staff meetings, and conferences.
Receives, reviews and approves staffing schedules and unit schedules, in coordination with Camp Program Director.
Assumes responsibility for the collection and storage of unit paperwork and records.
Develops and implements plan for ensuring unit cleanliness, organization and maintenance to provide a safe and well-maintained environment for campers.
Provides leadership and motivation to ensure unit cleanliness and good care of facilities and equipment on a ongoing basis.
Maintains all necessary records, reports, inventories and evaluations.
Submits all required reports, administrative records and paperwork according to established deadlines
Assists in providing direction and support to all staff in handling accidents, incidents and emergencies.
Immediately informs the Senior Manager Camping Program in the event of accidents, incidents and emergencies.
Coordinates the completion of required reports
Assists in coordinating the cleaning, inventory and closing of the camp at the end of the season
Consistently demonstrates a climate of courtesy, respect, and professionalism to staff, volunteers, members and general public